A rebounder is a miniature version of a trampoline. While you can't do back flips or anything else extreme like you can on a trampoline, there are many kinds of exercises that can be performed on a rebounder. There is more to a rebounder than just bouncing up and down.
Warm Up
It is important to warm up prior to any type of physical activity. Warming up increases your overall body and muscle temperature, which helps loosen your muscles and make them less prone to pain and strains. Warming up also increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your muscles and organs, which helps prepare your muscles for your workout. To warm up properly, start off with light exercise such as walking or jogging for a couple of minutes, followed by stretching.
Better Standard Exercises
Spice up your workout routine by doing well-known, standard exercises like jumping jacks on your rebounder. To perform a jumping jack, stand in the center of the rebounder with your feet together and arms at your sides. Jump and spread your legs shoulder-width apart with your arms above your shoulders. Jump again and bring your legs back together, arms back at your sides. Repeat. Other standard exercises you can perform on a rebounder include crunches, pushups, hamstring curls, triceps curls and boxing.
Bring the Outside In
Winter weather might put a damper on your desire to go outside and get some exercise. Instead of waiting for warmer weather to arrive, incorporate outdoor activities on your rebounder. For example, walk or jog in place or turn it up a notch and sprint with high knee raises. Cross-country skiing is an excellent cardio workout. Bring the workout indoors by jumping back and forth on the rebounder, moving your arms in the opposite direction of your legs as if using poles to cross the terrain.
Just Dance
Dancing is a great cardio workout. Throw in a few seconds of no gravity and weightlessness and you've got yourself a fun cardio exercise. When you hang in the air for a few seconds while rebounding, throw in some dance moves. Swing your hips around or do the twist. Rotate your body completely around with each jump. Throw some high kicks that rival the Rockettes. Play some music and create your own unique dance moves. This full-body workout allows you to focus on areas you want to improve, like your abdominals, thighs or butt.
Member Comments